Interstate move · South Carolina → Louisiana

Movers from South Carolina to Louisiana

About 729 miles between Charleston and New Orleans. Two-bedroom estimate $3,710–$5,520, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

729 miCharleston → New Orleans
13 h 16 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
1,849 / 669carriers in each state

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Every combination of a South Carolina city and a Louisiana city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

Reverse: Louisiana → South Carolina

Moving from South Carolina to Louisiana means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Charleston and New Orleans—the road distance is about 729 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

South Carolina has about 5.1 million residents and Louisiana about 4.7 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 1,849 household-goods carriers across the South Carolina cities on this platform and 669 across Louisiana. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from South Carolina to Louisiana

Reference estimate for 729 miles (Charleston → New Orleans)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,490	$1,810	$2,210
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,230	$2,720	$3,310
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,710	$4,530	$5,520
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,940	$7,250	$8,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,170	$9,960	$12,150

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Louisiana?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,230 to $3,310, a two-bedroom $3,710 to $5,520 and a three-bedroom $5,940 to $8,840. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from South Carolina to Louisiana take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 13 h 16 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a South Carolina to Louisiana move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Louisiana do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.